Humanism and Criminology: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue

Humanism and Criminology: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue is the third volume in a collection dedicated to reflecting on the construction of peaceful cities from a plural and socially engaged perspective. Across 22 chapters written by experts from various disciplines, this book offers a critical approach to contemporary criminology, understood as a field capable of contributing to the analysis and transformation of the multiple forms of violence that affect Ibero-American societies.

The volume explores topics such as restorative justice, mediation, neurocriminology, digital criminology, and the ethical challenges posed by the integration of artificial intelligence in criminal justice systems. From a humanistic standpoint, it emphasizes the importance of human dignity, crime prevention, and harm reparation, while also advocating for context-sensitive and sustainable public policies. Furthermore, it highlights the role of higher education and institutional ethics in fostering cultures of peace.

This work invites readers to understand peace not as a fixed goal, but as an ongoing social and moral practice—one that requires dialogue, shared responsibility, and active cooperation between citizens and institutions.